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Great book for these economic times
In these troubled economic times the books value for me is in the common sense lessons Mr Buffet has to offer, be it living a simple lifestyle, to investing in what you know and trust as well as knowing that to those that much has been given, much is required. Would make a great gift, especially for that young person starting out or that person who thinks materialism is what will make them happy.

Warren Buffett -Would you Like to Have a Beer with Him
I have spent a month reading this book and wondered after I finished whether it was worth the effort. I enjoyed the details and the gossip. I was impressed with Mr. Buffett’s insights in certain situations and his strong sense of propriety. I particularly enjoyed the discussion of Solomon and Coke. However, in the case of Solomon there was really no discussion of the sale.

At the end I decided it was worth the effort because I obtained an understanding of an important man. Second I wondered if I liked or envied Mr. Buffett. He is a very unusual man who seemed to do everything to an extreme. He was a great friend but could not really deal with family. His marriage was unusual to say the least. He certainly was the most rational person I have ever encountered but after reading this I wonder if that is enough. His emotions were overwhelming toward Big Susie but not enough to share a life with her. At the end I felt sorry for him because he missed so much in life. That may be the ultimate lesson of his life. It is possible he is realizing this now.

I have some issues with the book. It is a lot of detail but short of analysis. I finished wondering what the author thought or what was the motive for so many things. The only real effort for analysis came in the last chapter. Also the book ignored in great part the changes in the world during this period. A great biography put the subject into historical context. Lastly it did not in my mind give any real description of a successful investing strategy except to focus on the cash flow, work hard and not be carried away by emotion. I would not recommend the book to those who are looking for significant investment advice.

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